Black Hills North
Solid value in a growing area
Median $368K·Walkability 0.6/10·Schools 5.3/10
The entrance to Black Hills North sits where Sparta Avenue meets 17 Mile Road, a quiet corner of the Sparta Ave & 17 Mile Rd Area that feels distinctly removed from the hum of downtown Grand Rapids, though you're only about 30 minutes away by car when you need to be. The development spreads across 20 acres, giving the place a spacious feel that's rare in the condo market. An unnamed park sits roughly two miles away, and grocery shopping means a drive of about 4.6 miles—the kind of distances that make a car feel essential rather than optional. Kids here attend Kent City Community Schools, and the community itself seems to exist in that middle territory between suburban comfort and the desire for a little elbow room. It's the kind of place where you're trading proximity for land, where the trade-off is deliberate rather than apologetic.
Why people love it here
$368K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in Black Hills North
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,495/mo
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 7/10
School District: Kent City Community Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
El Tulteco
+1 more
Kent City Lounge
Ball Crek Park
Unnamed playground
Snow Lake
Unnamed beach
North Country National Scenic Trail
Lime Lake Launch
Rite Aid
Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center
Kent Theater
Crime in Black Hills North is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Black Hills North home (around $367,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $65k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,444 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,444/mo | $65,183 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,814/mo | $75,045 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,938/mo | $78,343 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 30-year fixed rate (current Freddie Mac average), an aggressive ~45% housing-to-income ratio (roughly what FHA underwriting can allow for a buyer with no other monthly debts — your number depends on your debts and credit), this area's median sale price, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Solar potential
~$912/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,379 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Black Hills North are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
1.9 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(18)
Stoney Ridge Vineyards & Winery
Restaurant
El Tulteco
Restaurant
El Zapopan Market & Restaurant
Restaurant
Krispy Krunchy Chicken
Restaurant
Red Rock Grille
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(7)
Kent City Lounge
Bar
GR/Sparta Moose Lodge #50
Bar
The Garden Patch Restaurant
Bar
+4 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(15)
Block School
School
School
+10 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+1 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
📚 Libraries(1)
Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center
Frequently asked about Black Hills North
- What do homes cost in Black Hills North?
- The median home value in Black Hills North is about $367,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Black Hills North?
- Black Hills North is served by Kent City Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kent City High School (7/10).
- Is Black Hills North walkable?
- Black Hills North scores 0.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.